The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-03-08


though he only pretended to be smok-
ing. Peter gave him every attention ut
luncheon, and waited until the Martyn-
Henrys rose. Then the sailor said:
What are you going to do this af-
ternoonP'
1--WE thought of going to Weymouth
for couple of hours We can drive
across. or catch the o'clock train. "
Il intended going also. May | ac-
company youP" said the captain.
II wonder you didn't 90 in the Fire
fly, them" remarked Miss Gladys Il
can't get accustomed to "Mrs. Martyr
Henry" somehow-she had been Miss
Gladys Anderson).
IF had, there would have been no.
body TO take them dry clothes" re-
marked the sallor-captain.
Dry clothes! What do you meanP
You don't pretend to say there will be
rain this afternoon with this wlndP'
cried Captain Martyn'Henry. "Why,
it's lovely day"
so it is" acquiesced the sailor,
''but fine days do not last forever Do
you see those long white wisps OF
cloud? Do you see that dark line to
wndward, and the bank of clouds in
the southwest"
"Yes-southwest! The wind is south
east Capt. Armstrong
Miss Gladys smiled as she said this,
"in pity for the captains ignorance, l
suppose" said Peter afterward.
"The wind is in those clouds; it will
blow from the southwest before night;
and, with this ripple and tide, raise
nice surf on the Chesil bank. That's
about the only bank in England on
which do not care for check.
well, we may as well drive. 1t is
only 2 o'clock; we shall get there by 4
easily" So they went Capt. Arm
strong ordered some dry clothes for
the ladies, greatly to the amusement of
the maid who packed them in the
portmanteau.
While these preparat ons were being
made. the quiet captain sauntered on,
telling them to pick him up at Farmers
cottage. Charley was at home, and
old Mrs. Mortimer had looked in Mt
the children.
a think you're sensible young fell
low, Farmer" sad the sailor. just
put few of your wfc's things in
carpet bag or box, and I'll take them
to Weymouth The yacht will get wet,
expect" Charley was not so much
surprised, as he had been talking with
Barnes, the fisherman. But he said:
"Tll bring them over, sir; thank you
heartily"
mo, come with us. You can sit
with Roberts. Make haste. Have you
any clothes-line handyP'
"Clothes-lner' exclaimed Charley.
PLENTY"
"Then bring it. Bring all you have.
1t will do to tic up the other bundles,
he muttered.
Charley's preparations had hardly
been completed when the wagonette
came in sight
Here you are, then!' exclaimed
Capt. Henry; you seem determined to
bring luggage enough
Just a change all round" was the
reply.
"All rightN'
The coachman touched his horses
gently with the whip, and off they start
ed. The breeze was strong, but inland
the people were sheltered. 1t was diff
ferent with us in the FREELY.
We got on very well for a while. The
breeze was rather behind us, and sent
us dashing along beautifully. BY de-
grees, however, the yacht began to
plunge deeper and deeper. The sea
got up, and broke on board frequently.
didn't care as l was accustomed to
salt water and minded the boy.
Lady Paddock came and stood by me.
81 think Capt Armstrong was right.
Mrs, Farmer" she said. IL heard the
master tell Mr. Hemphll that the wind
was veering to the southwest" At that
moment Mr.. Hemphill came up with
Mrs. Cardewe, who was glad 10 lie
back in the stern of the yacht and be
covered with shawls and tarpaulins.
She looked wretched.
Il think that it will be more prudent
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